Flu Season: Given The Early Start To This Year’s Flu, You Need To Protect Yourself
October 7, 2026
You may know that in a typical year, the flu season generally starts in October and peaks in December through February. Experts usually advise adults to obtain a flu vaccine by the end of October. Because it takes the vaccine a few weeks to get fully up to strength, you…
Prevention And Protection: Prevent Falls And Reduce Injuries At Home
September 23, 2026
Happy Fall Prevention Awareness Week! From September 21 – September 25th, the Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons is marking this awareness campaign by publishing materials designed to highlight the threat of falls to older adults and the measures you can take to lower your risk and keep yourself injury-free, especially inside…
Feel The Heat: Extreme Heat Events Are Going To Get Worse
August 19, 2026
While there may be some who still insist that climate change isn’t real, no one can credibly deny that heat waves are becoming more persistent and more intense as time goes by. Even the CDC admits that “Climate projections indicate that extreme heat events will become more frequent and intense…
Focus On Fraud: Even The Savvy Can Be Swindled In Today’s Scam Environment
August 5, 2026
We’ve never shied away from highlighting the risk to older adults of being scammed and defrauded. Whether fraudsters are after your personal information or are going directly for your assets, few are safe from a scammer intent on stealing something of value from you. The amount of reported losses in…
Becoming A Digital Medical Detective: Should You Consult AI For Medical Advice?
April 22, 2026
Most of us know it’s not a great time right now to be a patient in need of a physician. Due to physician shortages, physician burnout, patient overload, inadequate or unavailable insurance, and system bureaucracy, it’s virtually impossible to get in to see your usual physician (or start a relationship…
Lethal Heat: It’s Getting Harder To Avoid The Lethality Of Extreme Heat Days
April 15, 2026
Although we’re only a few months into 2026, this year is already shaping up to be historic when it comes to weather patterns and climate change. For the past three years, heat records have been broken with historic warming trends. 2026 is expected to be no different, and to date,…